CS Muturi: Gachagua is not my enemy
Some political analysts have interpreted his recent criticism of the government as an exit strategy, while others speculate that he may align himself with Gachagua.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has dismissed claims of a political rift with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying they were never close but are not enemies.
Muturi explained that their interactions were mostly during Cabinet Committee meetings when he served as Attorney General and Gachagua chaired the sessions.
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He added that they campaigned together in 2022 under the Kenya Kwanza coalition but were from different parties, with Gachagua in UDA and Muturi in the Democratic Party.
“He (Gachagua) would chair Cabinet Committees, and I only met him in those meetings. He was in Kenya Kwanza; we campaigned together. He is not my enemy. He is just there. Political friends, just like the other,” Muturi said on Wednesday during an interview at Citizen TV.
His remarks come shortly after his party formally announced plans to leave the ruling Kenya Kwanza Alliance.
When asked about this move, Muturi acknowledged being aware of the decision but did not disclose his next steps.
Some political analysts have interpreted his recent criticism of the government as an exit strategy, while others speculate that he may align himself with Gachagua.
However, Muturi denied any political partnership with the former DP, insisting his main concern is fighting against abductions and extrajudicial killings.
“I always challenge them. To call on somebody to resign for speaking against abductions and extrajudicial killings is tantamount to saying you support those abductions and extrajudicial killings,” he said.
Gachagua, who has positioned himself as a key political figure in the Mt Kenya region since leaving government, has been vocal in his criticism of President Ruto.
He is working on a new political coalition with opposition figures, including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP Kenya’s Eugene Wamalwa, and Martha Karua of the People’s Liberation Party.
The opposition has vowed to unite behind one candidate in the 2027 elections, with Gachagua expected to unveil a new political movement in May to challenge Ruto’s leadership.
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